This compelling documentary explores the history and evolution of grime music from its birth out of the dancehall, drum’n’bass and garage scenes of east London in the noughties to its roller coaster relationship with mainstream media and the...

Lots of good stuff in there. Follows the scene from Lord of the Mics & Crazy Titch/Dizzee to ‘Wearing My Rolex’ all the way through to Stormzy and the next generation coming through.

Thought it would be a good chance to share some film/doc recommendations

ELEKTRO MOSKVA (Electro Moscow) is an essayistic documentary about the Soviet electronic age and its legacy. The story begins with the inventor of the world’s first electronic instrument, Leon Theremin, unveiling the KGB’s huge pile of fascinating...

‘From the 1950s through the 1970s he invented and refined a dazzling array of electronic musical instruments (as well as other devices like an early fax machine), that were years ahead of what was being done elsewhere. Scott’s crowning invention, The Electronium, which he described as ”an instantaneous composition and performance machine,” was purchased by Berry Gordy for Motown, and Scott worked for Motown for several years as their Director of Electronic Music Research and Development.’

I got a dvd a few years back about Alan Lomax called ‘Lomax the Songhunter’.
It follows a reporter retracing Lomax’s steps as he documented folk music from around the world.
It’s a really nice road movie as much as it is insightful.

The Minutemen doc ‘We Jam Econo’ is a lovely story even if you’re not a fan of the band. If you’re a fan of the concept of friendship you should enjoy it . It basically follows Mike Watt as he drives around Pedro telling stories.

Gimmie Shelter - About Altamon festival where someone was killed right in front of the main stage after bikers were tasked with security.

Blues Brothers - If you’ve never watched it, fix it right now. A musical with performances from James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker and Cab Calloway. As well as one of the best car chases in the history of film.

“We Call It Techno” is a really interesting exploration of the early techno scene in Germany - the evolution away from kraftwerk and industrial rock towards acid house and techno. Features interviews with many of those who were key to the scene: